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New Caledonia: The South Pacifics New Caledonia: Hidden Paradise The South Pacifics Hidden Paradise Sascha Bullen DATE 2016 Your local support team Lorraine Rozario Sascha Bullen Aircalin USA Aircalin USA Customer Service Manager
New Caledonia:
DATE 2016
Sascha Bullen The South Pacific’s Hidden Paradise
Aircalin USA Aircalin Product Manager sbullen@airlinepros.com
Aircalin USA Customer Service Manager lrozario@airlinepros.com
New Caledonia is in the Southern Hemisphere in the South Pacific to the east 750 miles of Australia and North of New Zealand. It is a special collectivity of France. Located in the Southwest Pacific
destinations are Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands, Fiji and Tonga. New Caledonia is considered part
a land area of 7,172 sq mi
central mountain range whose highest peak is Mont Panie 5,344ft in the North & Mont Humboldt 5,308ft in the Southeast.
savannahs and plains suitable for farming, is a drier area. The Diahot River is the longest river of New Caledonia, flowing for some (62 mi)
provinces: South, North, and Loyalty Islands.
separated from Australia roughly 66 million years ago, subsequently drifting in a north- easterly direction, reaching its present position about 50 million years ago.
New Caledonia is known as the “Land of Eternal Spring” in the South Pacific. New Caledonia is where the South Pacific meets the French Riviera and is a land
Population 270,000 Capital & Largest City
Noumea (NOU)
Languages
French English 28 Native Kanak Languages
Weather
Enjoy average temperatures
Tropical climate (opposite seasons to the US)
US Visa Requirement
No Visa required for US citizens
Did you know?
headquarters being in New Caledonia.
1774 when he first discovered it.
base, and Nouméa the headquarters of the US Navy and Army in the South Pacific. The fleet which turned back the Japanese navy in the Battle of Coral Sea in May 1942 was based at Nouméa. American troops counted around 50,000 men
diversity in the world per square km. It’s plant botany and animal life are unique to the island, and many survive nowhere else in the world including many bird and fish species.
“hidden gem” of the South Pacific
Average temperature is 73 degrees F. The climate is tropical, with a hot and humid season from November to March with temperatures between 80-86, and a cooler, dry season from June to August with temperatures between 68-70. There is always strong wind activity year round Very nice months to visit are November and April.
New Caledonia is a melting pot mixture of people & cultures The population is comprised primarily of Kanak people the
Caledonia and people of European descent primarily French. Also many are those from Polynesian and Southeast Asian descent.
Delicious French-inspired
full of fresh pastries. Wonderful wines and cheeses abound. Fresh tropical fruits in abundance A native dish is called Bougna which is made with rice, fish and root vegetables such as taro all wrapped in a Banana Leaf and slow cooked. One way this is frequently cooked in a buried hot rocks
and eaten.
windsurfing, kite surfing, Scuba diving, paddle boarding and Snorkel
hiking/trekking, horse- riding, kayaking, mountain biking, (ATV), or swimming
Events: Intl Marathon, Triathlon, PWA Windsurf World Cup November 2017
accommodation to satisfy every taste and budget: from 5-star hotels to camping, farm stays, tribal village stays and more. We can provide a full list of property options and descriptions, else visit NCT Tourism site or request a Guide book.
DEVA RESORT & SPA
New Caledonia is home to some of South Pacific’s best pristine white sand iconic beaches
The New Caledonian lagoon, with a total area of (9,300 sq mi) is one of the largest lagoons in the world. It is surrounded by the New Caledonia Barrier Reef. Since 2007, this has been named and protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Noumea the capital and largest city is a chic and very French-meets-island life kind of place. There are many festivals, concerts, special events always going on. There are many fun nightclubs, wonderful French restaurants, and beach access. There is a Zoological and Forest Park not to be missed. Museums to visit: The Tjibaou cultural center, is a marvel of architecture and a database on the Melanesian culture The Museum of the City and New Caledonia, redraws the story of Nouméa and the Melanesian culture The Maritime Museum The Aquarium of Lagoons
Places to visit:
River and Cap N' Dua, two nature reserves, two beautiful strolls to discover the exceptional flora and fauna of this region
the first mines of New Caledonia, Port Bouquet, Borhendi
the reserve of the biggest ferns of the Pebble with in its center, the heart of Farino,
the Island of Pines, the Chap de Bourail, the beach of Gouaro Déva
Noumea
Mary D boat company - 1hr to island with historic Lighthouse
food and local dancing and show
bottom boat ride excursions
Places to visit:
symbolic of New Caledonia
and the rocks of Lindéralique, a magnificent landscape
waterfalls (Colnett, Tao, Baa), the tub of Ouaième
the old mine of the North become ghost village
Places to visit:
the hike of Shabadran
Jokin, plunging into a turquoise blue lagoon, the jewels of Luengöni, the mythical path of Ejegnen, the cave of the Devil, the big chieftainship of Hnathalo, The bay of Sandalwood, Chateaubriand, Peng, the caves of Wedrumel, Notre- Dame of Easo,
the cliffs of Lekinyi, the nursery of the sharks (Nimek), the pleiads of the North and the South.
Everything you could desire to live your Pacific dream: boundless coral reefs, the world’s largest lagoon, incredible marine biodiversity, rare species, a host
reserves Must-see 3 spots are the Isle of Pines, Lifou, La Foa. You can explore the underwater depths and corals at your leisure, accompanied by mantas, dolphins, and a multitude of fish. There are also very cool shipwrecks and channels, Other
dives and diving without bubbles
Tontouta International Airport which is located 50km north of Noumea.
Air Tahiti Nui on
Angeles-Papeete-Auckland-Noumea for total
time 17 hours 11hrs LAX-PPT, 6 hours PPT-
Wednesday and Return on Thursdays.
Airbus A-330 long-haul aircraft and Airbus A-320 narrow body aircraft
airplane for flights within the islands of New Caledonia
(Quality safety control system) airline
underway
Our planes
comprised of wide-body Airbus A-330 long-haul aircraft and Airbus A-320 narrow body aircraft.
islands of New Caledonia, Aircalin uses modern Twin Otter airplanes.
IOSA (Quality safety control system) airline, meaning that Aircalin has met or surpassed the most demanding requirements regarding safety in the air transport industry.
access to an on-demand in-flight entertainment system
ergonomically designed for maximum space and comfort
rests make our flights the flying connoisseur's choice for flying into and around the South Pacific.
flights and offers optimal comfort and personalized service
with 180 degree lie-flat bed-seats, on our Airbus A-330 aircraft
express meal service with cuisine that mixes global culinary traditions with the local flavors of the South
by a great selection of fine French wines.
demand in-flight entertainment (IFE) system that showcases first-run movies and a wide selection of entertainment
and international flavors and tastes
video games and kids meals
cradles are available on all
program - the Flying Blue
for the Air France/KLM group: earn and redeem miles on board the partner airlines of Air France, KLM and other airlines and partners participating in the Flying Blue program.
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